Phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely used as thermal energy storage systems; however, traditional PCMs can only be triggered by temperature for thermal energy storage, which greatly limits their versatility in the application of capturing thermal energy. Herein, we propose a multi-responsive thermal energy capture and storage system involving Fe-doped carbon
Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have played a significant role in the effective passive thermal management of spacecraft electronic components. With increasing space activities anticipated in future, efficient and reliable thermal management strategies are being
Thus, taking into account the high energy consumption verified in the construction industry, the development of energy storage technology using phase change materials (PCM), based on solar energy in the construction industry and especially applied to construction materials, can constitute an important line of research and development to
change processes can be used to store heat produced during thermal transients. With that
Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) employing phase change materials (PCMs) provides impactful prospects for such a scheme, thus gaining tremendous attention from the scientific community. The primary goal of the current article is to provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art literature review on PCM-based TES for cooling applications to understand its
Phase change materials (PCMs) can enhance the performance of energy systems by time shifting or reducing peak thermal loads. The effectiveness of a PCM is defined by its energy and power density—the total available storage capacity (kWh m −3) and how fast it
Photo-thermal conversion phase-change composite energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs) are widely used in various industries because of their high thermal conductivity, high photo-thermal conversion efficiency, high latent heat storage capacity, stable physicochemical properties, and energy saving effect. PTCPCESMs are a novel type material
This review focuses on examining both conventional applications and recent advances and niche areas—such as space applications—where PCM-based systems demonstrated a potential to
Solar–thermal energy conversion and storage technology has attracted great interest in the past few decades. Phase change materials (PCMs), by storing and releasing solar energy, are able to effectively address the imbalance between energy supply and demand, but they still have the disadvantage of low thermal conductivity and leakage problems. In this
Phase change materials (PCMs) having a large latent heat during solid-liquid
Phase change material (PCM)-based thermal energy storage significantly affects emerging applications, with recent advancements in enhancing heat capacity and cooling power. This perspective by Yang et al.
The phase change temperature control technology developed from phase change energy storage technology as a new thermal control technology, with high reliability, lightweight, no energy consumption, and other advantages. Phase change materials can be divided into solid–solid, solid–liquid, gas–liquid, and gas–solid phase
Phase change materials (PCMs) can enhance the performance of energy systems by time shifting or reducing peak thermal loads. The effectiveness of a PCM is defined by its energy and power density—the total available storage
Most concrete employs organic phase change materials (PCMs), although there are different types available for more specialised use. Organic PCMs are the material of choice for concrete due to their greater heat of fusion and lower cost in comparison to other PCMs. Phase transition materials are an example of latent heat storage materials (LHSMs) that may store or
Passive TCSs consist of components such as multi-layer insulation (MLI),
This review focuses on examining both conventional applications and recent advances and niche areas—such as space applications—where PCM-based systems demonstrated a potential to improve the...
In this paper, the design and validation of a heat storage device based on
Passive TCSs consist of components such as multi-layer insulation (MLI), surface coating with adequate radiative properties, heat transport devices (heat pipes) and thermal energy storage materials. TCSs requiring some form of power (active) consist of pumped-fluid loops, heat pumps, refrigerators, thermo-electric coolers, and heaters.
Phase change material (PCM)-based thermal energy storage significantly affects emerging applications, with recent advancements in enhancing heat capacity and cooling power. This perspective by Yang et al. discusses PCM thermal energy storage progress, outlines research challenges and new opportunities, and proposes a roadmap for the research
change processes can be used to store heat produced during thermal transients. With that said, however, our fundamental understanding of phase change processes is largely based on experimental data acquired at Earth''s gravity where buoyancy resulting from
The development of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) applications and products is closely related to the market penetration of the renewable energy technologies.
The phase change temperature control technology developed from phase change energy storage technology as a new thermal control technology, with high reliability, lightweight, no energy consumption, and other
Thermal energy storage (TES) is of great importance in solving the mismatch between energy production and consumption. In this regard, choosing type of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) that are widely used to control heat in latent thermal energy storage systems, plays a vital role as a means of TES efficiency. However, this field suffers from lack of a
Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have played a significant role in the effective passive thermal management of spacecraft electronic components. With increasing space activities anticipated in future, efficient and reliable thermal management strategies are being developed, where PCMs are poised to play a vital role. PCMs help in the
Therefore, phase change materials (PCMs) are being widely developed as thermal energy storage systems for building applications. However, challenges such as leakage of PCMs in liquid state and their low thermal conductivity, still limit their applications in buildings. In this paper, we review the potential of Form or Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Materials
In this Perspective, we describe recent advances in the understanding of the equilibrium and transport properties of PCM materials that can help accelerate technology development. We then emphasize how the microscopic phonon picture of both liquids and solids enables a better understanding of novel PCM systems and their predictive power.
In this paper, the design and validation of a heat storage device based on phase change materials are presented, with the focus on improving the thermal control of micro-satellites. The main objective of the development is to provide a system that is able to keep electronics within safe temperature ranges during the operation of
Phase change materials (PCMs) having a large latent heat during solid-liquid phase transition are promising for thermal energy storage applications. However, the relatively low thermal conductivity of the majority of promising PCMs (<10 W/ (m ⋅ K)) limits the power density and overall storage efficiency.
Phase change materials (PCMs) having a large latent heat during solid-liquid phase transition are promising for thermal energy storage applications. However, the relatively low thermal conductivity of the majority of promising PCMs (<10 W/ (m ⋅ K)) limits the power density and overall storage efficiency.
Phase change materials (PCMs) can enhance the performance of energy systems by time shifting or reducing peak thermal loads. The effectiveness of a PCM is defined by its energy and power density—the total available storage capacity (kWh m −3) and how fast it can be accessed (kW m −3).
Phase Change Materials Handbook is a document released by NASA as early as 1971 with the intent of bridging the gap between state-of-the-art research available at that date and the actual engineering design. PCMs are categorized as passive thermal control techniques and the main areas of application in spacecraft thermal control are as follows.
Figure 1. Phase change material heat storage device (PCM-HSD) considered. The key idea behind this PCM thermal control concept is to convert the thermal energy into a phase change reaction, storing heat when it is produced and releasing this energy when the electronics is switched off.
Among the various non-equilibrium properties relevant to phase change materials, thermal conductivity and supercooling are the most important. Thermal conductivity determines the thermal energy charge/discharge rate or the power output, in addition to the storage system architecture and boundary conditions.
The development of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) applications and products is closely related to the market penetration of the renewable energy technologies.
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